Jane Yrenaya
About Jane Yrenaya
Jane Yrenaya is a Learning Implementation Strategist at FranklinCovey with nearly 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry across six countries. She focuses on leveraging personal strengths and creating work environments that enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
Professional Experience
Jane Yrenaya has accumulated nearly 25 years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry, working in various roles across six different countries. She currently serves as a Learning Implementation Strategist at FranklinCovey in Toronto, Ontario, a role she has held since 2020. Prior to this, Jane has held significant positions such as Corporate Director, Talent and Learning Development at Larco Hospitality, and Director, Human Resources at Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville. Her international exposure includes roles like Assistant Director, Human Resources at The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi and Director of Learning at The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel in New York.
Education and Academic Credentials
Jane Yrenaya has a robust educational background that supports her professional endeavors. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Guelph, followed by a Post Graduate Diploma in Business, Human Resources from Humber College. In addition, Jane further specialized by completing a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion for HR from Cornell University, which she achieved from 2020 to 2021.
Roles and Responsibilities
Throughout her career, Jane Yrenaya has taken on various roles encompassing human resources, learning, and development. Notable positions include Recruiting at The Fairmont Royal York, Learning Coach at The Fairmont Palliser, and Director of Learning & Development at The Fairmont Southampton. From her role as Assistant Director, Human Resources (Mat Leave coverage) at The Fairmont Palliser to her Corporate Director position at Larco Hospitality, Jane’s focus has always been on nurturing talent and enhancing organizational learning and development.
Current Role at FranklinCovey
In her current role as Learning Implementation Strategist at FranklinCovey, Jane Yrenaya works intricately with All Access Pass clients to develop tailored learning and development solutions. She focuses on aligning these solutions with specific business outcomes to maximize efficiency and employee engagement. Jane leverages her CliftonStrengths assessment results to utilize her strengths in Discipline, Belief, and Achiever to drive success in her role.
Philosophy on Leadership and Development
Jane Yrenaya is committed to creating work environments that nurture individual strengths, leading to higher employee satisfaction and engagement. Her professional approach is strongly guided by her CliftonStrengths Maximizer talent, which helps her focus on helping leaders elevate from good to great. By leveraging these strengths, Jane aims to foster work cultures where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully to organizational success.